Asset Engineer (R&E) [Signalling]

Network Rail; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28‑day annual leave (buy/sell)

Pension schemes

75% leisure travel discount

5 days volunteer or carers leave

Up to 75% rail/underground travel subs

Gym Pass across UK

My Benefits national/local discounts

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Signalling Engineer to produce specifications and acceptance criteria for signalling works, manage renewal schemes, and support national engineering programmes. The role demands strong knowledge of signalling policy, risk assessment, and project delivery, with a professional engineering background.

The candidate will work across asset management teams, review proposals, and ensure accurate records while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject.
• Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Knowledge of policy and standards relating to Signalling engineering.
• Holds a valid UK driving licence, or eligible to obtain one.
• Degree in a relevant subject.
• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.
• An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of investment processes and procedures, including relevant computer systems.
• Knowledge of project management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and prioritise renewal proposals for inclusion in the Signalling engineering workbank.
• Develop renewal and enhancement schemes and ensure handover to delivery.
• Specify acceptance criteria for Signalling engineering works and ensure design approval and handback to maintenance.
• Audit acceptance processes are being discharged appropriately.
• Review renewal proposals with asset management teams to optimise activity across the railway system.
• Identify issues of national significance and elevate to the national team.
• Maintain records of Signalling assets and current as-built status.
• Participate in investigations of incidents relating to renewals.
• Carry out Engineering verification activities for the national programme.
• Carry out asset condition inspections informing the asset database and renewals work bank.

Skills

Safety awareness

Risk assessment

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Policy understanding

Engineering verification

Renewals experience

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Degree in relevant subject

Incorporated or Chartered Engineer

Membership in professional institution

Tools

Relevant computer systems

Job description

Join Network Rail ! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here . We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviouris a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their awareness of our safety vision .

Produce specifications and acceptance criteria for [Signalling] engineering works to achieve the required scope and quality in accordance with company engineering policies.

Closing Date- 3rd November 2026

What's in it for you

Here are a few of the benefits we offer

• 28-day annual leave with the option to buy and sell days
• Choice of pension schemes
• 75% discount of leisure travel for you and your family
• 5 days paid volunteer or carers leave
• Up to 75% subsidised Rail and Underground travel
• Gym Pass -access to gyms across UK
• My Benefits platform- giving national and local retail discount

Our aim is to ensure your candidate experience is as positive as possible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point, simply let us know and we'll do our best to assist you.

Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. We will share further details with you as part of your formal offer.

• Inspect and prioritise renewal proposals for inclusion in the [ Signalling ] engineering workbank. Provide support to the production and prioritisation of the national business plan.
• Develop allocated renewal and enhancement schemes to meet Network Rail's goals prior to handover to delivery. Following handover, support the development and implementation of projects to confirm the renewal requirements are sufficient, correctly interpreted and any changes agreed. Check that completed schemes are appropriately assessed to determine they meet the project remit.
• Specify acceptance criteria for [ Signalling ] engineering works including design approval, acceptance of equipment and hand back to maintenance as appropriate. Audit acceptance processes are being discharged appropriately.
• Work with members of the other asset management teams to review renewal and enhancement proposals to optimise engineering activity across the railway infrastructure system and identify critical technical problems.
• Identify issues of national significance and elevate to the national team.
• Check that accurate and comprehensive records relating to the existence, configuration and modification history of [ Signalling ] engineering assets are maintained and that they accurately reflect their current 'as built' status.
• Participate in investigations of incidents relating to renewals where required.
• Carry out Engineering verification activities in support of the national programme.
• Carry out asset condition inspections that will inform the [ Signalling ] asset condition database and the renewals work bank.
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject
• Working towards membership of a relevant professional institution
• Significant [SICA] engineering experience, particularly related to renewals and enhancements
• Holds relevant professional licences and technical qualifications, or capable of achieving within reasonable timescales
• Knowledge of policy and standards relating to [ Signalling ] engineering
• Holds valid UK driving licence, or eligible and willing to obtain
• Degree in a relevant subject
• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer
• An understanding of safety management systems and risk assessment techniques
• Knowledge of investment processes and procedures, including relevant computer systems
• Knowledge of project management techniques